Gaurav Wadnerkar
Talent Acquisition Manager @Citi India
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WORK HISTORY
Talent Acquisition Manager @Citi India
Pune, IN
What I Do - • Developed and executed a comprehensive hiring plan to strategically address the bank\'s technology talent requirements, fostering team alignment and collective achievement of critical objectives.• Pioneered and implemented inclusive recruitment strategies, significantly enhancing the attraction, securement, and retention of diverse talent pools. This included championing DEI initiatives for Veterans, Women returners (Return to Work & Reactivate Your Career programs), Persons with Disabilities (PWD), and Pride (LGBTQI+) communities.• Cultivated strong, collaborative relationships with key stakeholders to thoroughly understand technology hiring needs, priorities, and challenges. This strategic partnership ensured recruitment efforts were meticulously aligned with overarching business objectives, leading to a seamless and efficient hiring process.• Successfully orchestrated talent acquisition across multiple distinct lines of business, including Citi Global Spread Products. This was achieved by implementing innovative solutions and best practices to optimize the entire recruitment lifecycle and elevate the overall candidate experience.Who We Are -We are Citi, the global bank – an institution connecting millions of people across hundreds of countries and cities. We have 200 years of experience helping our clients meet the world\'s toughest challenges and embrace its greatest opportunities.Why Citi -Working at Citi is far more than just a job. A career with us means joining a family of more than dedicated people from around the globe. At Citi, you’ll have the opportunity to grow your career, give back to your community and make a real impact.* Supporting clients in more than 160 countries and jurisdictions* Citigroup is ranked 36th on the Fortune 500 and was ranked #24 in Forbes Global in 2023* Leading bank with 200+ years of experience* US$81.14 billion (2024)* GCB - The world\'s largest credit card issuer
EDUCATION
MAHARAJA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY, UJJAIN
Bachelor’s Degree, Computer Science
MBA (Human Resources) from MIM
Master of Business Administration (MBA) from MIM, Human Resources
SKILLS
ABOUT GAURAV WADNERKAR
Gaurav Wadnerkar is a highly experienced & results-driven Talent Acquisition Lead with 18 years of expertise in global recruiting, advanced selection techniques, & comprehensive staffing metrics. He is deeply acquainted with best practices & has a strong focus on Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion (DE & I) initiatives, encompassing areas such as LGBT, RYC, RTW, Veteran, and PWD recruitment.He excels at translating critical hiring requirements into innovative talent acquisition strategies & possesses a proven track record of optimizing systems, processes, & procedures. Throughout his career, he has consistently delivered excellence in hiring, diversity, engagement, & retention. Notably, he successfully established & built pilot teams for tech and service delivery functions at Amazon & ADP, earning multiple awards & recognitions for his contributions. He is an energetic & highly motivated professional, possesses exceptional communication skills.Current Role: TA Lead at Citi• Manages end-to-end tech hiring for Global Functions Technology (GFT) within Risk & Compliance.• Ensures 100% Workday adherence and drives key TA metrics for both individual & team performance.• Spearheads critical projects focused on candidate engagement, Time in stage, Jr Tech Hiring, and strategic pipeline development.Key Achievements at Citi:• Received over 10 gratitude awards (Silver/Bronze) in 2022-25 for significant contributions to hiring objectives.Previous Experience:ADP (Over a Decade)• Led Global Product Technology & Service Delivery hiring for Human Capital Management (HCM) products.• Recruited top-tier talent for various leadership positions across IT and ITES domains.• Drove Associate Engagement Surveys for ADP India. Also, roundtables, skip-levels, town halls, roadshows, PIP plans, R&R programs, and 360 feedback.• Developed and published comprehensive HR dashboards covering attrition analysis, time to offer acceptance, time to fill, yield, quality of hires, internal fill rates, retention, and diversity metrics, exit interviews.Key Achievements at ADP:• Recognized as \"Associate of the Quarter\" five consecutive times.• Triple recipient of the Global Talent Acquisition - MVP - Service Excellence award.• Named \"TA Business Partner of the Year FY\'16\" by the Chief Global Talent Acquisition Officer for outstanding results.Amazon• Managed non-tech hiring for Finance, Payroll, Tax, & Compliance functions.Early Career• Contributed to IT & ITES hiring within the BFSI domain at Fiserv and Persistent Systems.MBA in Human ResourceB.Sc. Computer Science
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